Sound Design Intern - Remote

Zoo Media – Sound Design & Interactive Audio Intern

Craft Worlds Through Sound. Build Immersive Learning Experiences. Empower Young Creators. 
Location: Remote | Internship Duration: 120–365 Days

Zoo Media is redefining digital learning and creative engagement by blending storytelling, simulation, and interactive media. Sound is at the heart of every immersive experience we create — from educational simulations to creative challenges and interactive digital environments.

We’re seeking a creative, curious, and technically skilled Sound Design Intern to help shape the auditory identity of Zoo Media’s interactive programs. You’ll design soundscapes, build audio assets, and collaborate with developers, designers, and storytellers to bring digital experiences to life.

If you’re passionate about audio, storytelling, and interactive media, this internship gives you hands‑on experience with real projects that inform, inspire, and empower youth.

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What You’ll Learn & Contribute To

Design & Implement Audio

• Create original sound effects, ambient loops, UI sounds, and signature audio cues for interactive learning environments and digital experiences.
• Support sound design for simulations, creative challenges, and multimedia storytelling.

Voice & Music Collaboration

• Work with voiceover talent to support narration, character voices, and instructional audio.
• Assist in sourcing or composing background music that enhances mood, pacing, and engagement.

Simulated Environments & Real‑World Scenarios

• Develop realistic sound profiles for digital simulations such as:
  • Driving and navigation
  • Skill‑building challenges
  • Creative learning environments
• Enhance immersion through thoughtful audio layering and environmental design.

Audio Integration in Interactive Engines

• Learn how to implement audio into engines such as Unity or Unreal.
• Gain experience with middleware tools like FMOD or Wwise.
• Support syncing sound with animations, transitions, and user interactions.

Cross‑Team Creative Collaboration

• Work with artists, animators, developers, and writers to ensure audio aligns with visual and narrative elements.
• Contribute to multimedia content for Zoo Media’s digital channels.

Marketing & Media Support

• Assist with sound design for trailers, short‑form videos, podcasts, educational content, and promotional media.
• Help shape the audio identity of Zoo Media’s brand across platforms.

Skills You’ll Use or Build

• Audio editing (Audacity, Adobe Audition, Reaper, Descript)
• Field recording & Foley production
• Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) workflow
• Middleware integration (FMOD, Wwise)
• Game engine audio implementation (Unity, Unreal)
• Asset management & version control
• Sound design for marketing, social media, and multimedia content

Requirements

• Availability for team meetings:
  Mondays @ 9:00 AM MST, Wednesdays @ 10:00 AM MST, Fridays @ 8:00 AM MST 
  SkillBridge participants also meet Thursdays @ 9:00 AM MST
• Pursuing or completed coursework in Audio Engineering, Media Production, Game Development, Music Production, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Familiarity with DAWs, sound libraries, and audio editing tools.
• Interest in interactive media, digital storytelling, or simulation‑based learning.
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and collaborative.
• Bonus: Experience with Unity or Unreal audio pipelines.

What You Gain

• Real‑world experience designing audio for interactive learning, digital storytelling, and multimedia content.
• Exposure to professional audio workflows, tools, and publishing standards.
• Mentorship from experienced audio engineers, producers, and creative directors.
• Opportunities to contribute to real Zoo Media projects and receive production credits.
• A strong foundation for careers in sound design, audio production, interactive media, or digital content development.
• Potential pathway to an apprenticeship or full‑time role based on performance.

Academic Credit: 
Check with your school’s Internship Coordinator before accepting the offer to confirm eligibility.

Onboarding Windows

• January 1–5 – Winter
• April 1–5 – Spring
• June 1–5 – Summer
• August 1–5 – Fall
• October 1–5 – Winter

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